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Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless
New Time & Location (Online Only) The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led…
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May Play + Pray
Bowlero in Annandale 4245 Markham St., Annandale, VA, United StatesMiddle and high school youth are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, and bowling on Saturday, May 17, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bowlero in Annandale, VA! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come ready to play…
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2026 Spending Plan Workshops
ZoomDo you want to learn more about how the Synod stewards your mission support? The proposed spending plan for 2026 will be reviewed and explained at our second pre-assembly Zoom workshop, offered on Thursday, May 29, at 6:15 PM. These are open to all Synod members, even if you are not attending the Assembly. Join on…
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2025 Synod Assembly
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, United StatesOn Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7, the 2025 Synod Assembly will be held at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Hyattsville, MD. This Assembly will include the election of a new Bishop of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod. Regular registration closed on May 1. Late registration, which does not include the hotel,…
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Admin Network Brunch
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Vienna 2589 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna, VA, United StatesAll administrative professionals—whether volunteer or paid—including administrators, communicators, and secretaries across the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a special Admin Network Brunch on Thursday, June 12, at 11:00 AM. The gathering will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna. This will be the final Admin Network meeting before the summer break. Come to connect,…
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The Lord’s Wake
Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Ministry Team invites youth and families from the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods to a day of fun, fellowship, and faith at the lake! Come to The Lord's Wake – Youth + Family Day at Leesylvania State Park on Friday, June 27, for games, a shared lunch, and…
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Fall Discernment Cohort
ZoomThe Metro D.C. Synod's candidacy committee invites anyone feeling a call to ministry or looking for a space to actively discern their call to join the Fall Discernment Cohort. This will be a space for holy listening, discernment, and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. The cohort will meet on Zoom from 5:00–6:00 PM…
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Faith Day at Nationals Park
Nationals ParkYou're invited to join congregations from across the Metro D.C. Synod for Faith Day at Nationals Park—an afternoon of baseball, fellowship, and community connection. Come cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, August 16, from 4:05 PM to 8:00 PM. Whether you're a Nats or Phillies fan, wear…
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2026 Congregation Council Training
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Fairfax Campus 5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax, VA, United StatesSaturday, February 7 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA All congregations are encouraged to gather their council members, new to their role or elected again, for an in-person orientation as Synod staff walk through church leadership best practices, constitution & bylaw processes, and answer any questions you may…
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Joint Christian Advocacy Summit
The Metro D.C. Synod’s Middle East Peace Team (MEPT) is seeking your help in providing housing for participants coming from around the country to the Joint Christian Advocacy Summit, May 5-7, in Washington, D.C. The MEPT is hoping that this service of the synod will help to reduce the costs for participants and also provide…